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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1972
Page
2
Lancaster County FFA groups earned 67 medals and 15 honorable mentions during FFA Activities Week at Penn State. Nelson Martin was elected state president and Joseph Lefever eastern region vice-president, marking a dominant county showing.
The piece argues organic gardening may suit hobbyists and premium buyers but nutrients in produce are not enhanced by organic methods. It notes smaller, buggy strawberries and warns that banning chemicals risks lowering US food output, quoting Under Secretary J Phil Campbell on starvation risk.
A collage of brief editorials notes last year’s corn blight relief due to farmer extension and seed-supply cooperation. It also includes civic anecdotes on political generosity, youth progress, prejudice, Britain’s coal strike, New York dog cleanup costs, and personal effort driving success.
Farmers told to harvest all straw for home use or sale due to steady bedding demand for livestock and dairy operations. Dry straw before baling to prevent heating and musty smell. The message also covers flood assistance contacts, grain feeding guidance, and early alfalfa seeding and soil preparation.
A devotional reflection on Elijah’s fluctuating faith from 1 Kings 18 and 19, explaining fear and despair after victory. It urges listening for God in a still small voice and not abandoning faith during downtimes. It ties personal doubt to biblical example and calls readers to obedience.
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